Inside the Novitiate

Dining Room of the Novitiate

Library

Living Room

Main Hallway

Some photos of the interior of the Novitiate

The Marist Presence in the World

From a small hamlet in France to 76 countries on 5 continents the Marist Brothers continue Marcellin's vision of having Brothers in "every diocese in the world."

"Discerners"

Since 1817 young men have been attracted to Marcellin's vision "To know and love Jesus and to make him known and loved (through the Christian Education of youth - especially the most neglected." Novice Brother Brian and Brother Michael Sheerin (Vocation Director) stand with three men who are presently discerning a vocation to the Marist Brothers.

LAVALLA: The community house for the first Little Brothers of Mary

Soon after his ordination as a priest, Marcellin Champagnat's vision to begin a congregation of "Little Brothers of Mary" happened on January 2, 1817 as two young recruits moved into this house in Lavalla (France). Marcellin soon moved in with these first Brothers to guide and teach them.

Novice Master

Brother Rob Clark serves as Brian's "Novice Master" (mentor).

Why Did Marcellin Found the Little Brothers of Mary?

In October 1816 Marcellin encountered a dying boy- Jean Baptiste Montagne. After leaving his death bed Marcellin resolved to found a group of Brothers (The Little Brothers of Mary) to teach young people in rural France about Jesus.

POSTULANT Brian Poulin

On September 8, 2008 Brian Poulin (age 27) entered a 6 month period of reflection and discernment as a Marist Postulant.